At Ellex Raidla, the team, which ‘possesses extensive knowledge of Estonian and European fintech regulations’, is very experienced in acting for clients in the financial services arena in mandates. Licensing matters are also prominent in the group’s workload, alongside assisting fintech entities with cybersecurity and IT law issues. Former practice heads Marko Kairjak and Anneli Krunks departed the firm in March 2026.
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- ‘Always available with quick and effective solutions.’
- ‘Ellex Raidla’s fintech practice combines strong regulatory expertise with a clear understanding of innovative business models. The team is experienced in licensing, compliance, and cross-border structuring, with particular strength in PSD2, MiCA, and payment/e-money regulation. They stand out for their pragmatic approach, ability to anticipate supervisory expectations, and efficient collaboration with in-house teams. Their advice is precise, practical, and delivered in a structured and transparent manner.’
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- Bondora Group AS
- Wallester AS
- Estateguru OÜ
- Finterest Eesti OÜ
- Main investors of PlusPlus Capital
- Opengate Technology OÜ
- Zalando SE
- Finora Bank UAB Eesti filiaal
- Luminor Bank AS
- Ria Payment Institution E.P., S.A.U.
- Balderton Capital
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